What Can You Do With Beeswax?
Beeswax is a mystery to most people. Most have heard of honey and they know that honey bees are important pollinators, but do you know
News and Articles
Beekeeping Articles
The Waggle Dance – Round Dance and More – How Honey Bees Communicate
The waggle dance is much more than it appears on the surface. Honeybees have many unusual ways to communicate with each other, most of which
Swarm Control For Beginners – Swarming Process
It is a common failing with beekeepers to attempt to control swarming without understanding the process. This is simple to learn, is usually very reliable, and is as follow.
FIBKA Criteria for the Production and Sale of Nuclei
The production and availability of nuclei is paramount to the success of the beekeeping industry in Ireland. Without the constant availability of nuclei, beginners cannot
Artificial Swarm Control
By carrying out an artificial swarm you can benefit from another colony and possibly prevent your bees from swarming. This is probably the most commonly
This Month in the Apiary
Every month brings new Challenges and new Experiences for the Beekeeper. The beekeeper’s year does not begin in January, but for simplicity’s sake, we will
Club News & Activities
Apimondia Congress 2015 Daejeon, Korea
We are the Local Organizing Committee of Apimondia Congress 2015 Daejeon, Korea and we are writing this email to ask for your help spreading the word, giving more people opportunities to learn about the 44th APIMONDIA International Apicultural Congress 2015.
Proposal to the UN to make 20th May ‘World Bee Day’
On the initiative of Beekeeping Association of Slovenia (BAS) the Republic of Slovenia is going to propose to the United Nations (UN) that May 20th is declared WORLD BEE DAY.
Day out at Seán Osbourn’s Farm
Yet again, the tribe’s beekeepers had a great day out at Sean Osborn’s farm. The sun was out and the place was buzzing. We all
The Trip to Ballyhaunis
May I take this opportunity to say thanks to Eoghan and John for inviting us to set up this new Bee Club. I have learnt so much with the trip to John’s home and the talk in Flannery’s hotel.
Bee Flora
Below is the bee flora section from the FIBKA website, – Rebecca Dixon is currently compiling a small article for Tribes on planting for bees in the west.
Books and Magazines
There is also a good British magazine called Beecraft. The address for this mag. is Bee Craft Ltd., 107 Church Street, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6QF, England. You can get a digital edition of this mag for £16 per annum or hard copy with free online edition for £51.